Tyrebagger
Feel inspired at Tyrebagger
Tyrebagger is a place to enjoy the grandeur and peace of a mature forest. The Beech Tree Trail is ideal for toddlers and anyone pushing a buggy, while longer routes connect the forest with four hills around Aberdeen.
There are some truly impressive trees at Tyrebagger. In the east of the forest you’ll walk under superb Douglas firs, towering above you like cathedral pillars, shading a carpet of ferns and wood sorrel. In other parts of this old forest you’ll find fine beech trees as well as lofty Scots pine and larch.
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Walking trails
Beech Tree Trail
Stretch your legs in this enchanting mature woodland and listen for birds, deer or red squirrels.
Firm but uneven gravel surface throughout. Some short fairly steep slopes. Parts may be slightly muddy and rooty.
¾ miles / 1.3 km Allow ½ hour
The Robbers' Trail
Explore the towering trees of Tyrebagger Wood and look out for the Robbers’ Cave, said to be a hideaway for 17th century outlaws!
Uneven gravel surface with some exposed tree roots and potentially muddy parts. Some fairly steep slopes.
1 ½ miles / 2.3 km Allow 1 hour
How to get here
From the A96, turn south on the B979, signposted for Kirkton of Skene, between the Dyce and Blackburn roundabouts. There are two car parks along this road on the left, one after about 275 yards and one after about ¼ mile. Both forest trails pass through both car parks, so it doesn’t matter where you start your visit.
The Christmas tree car park, which is only open in December, is opposite the entrance to the second car park.
The first car park is at grid reference NJ 851 111.
Using SatNav?
AB21 9TE is the nearest postcode
Public transport
Buses from Aberdeen to Inverurie (service 37) pass close to Tyrebagger. Ask to be let off at the crest of the hill before Blackburn and walk down the B979, following signs for Kirkton of Skene. Take care if you need to cross the A96: it is a busy dual carriageway with fast traffic. You’ll find service details at Traveline Scotland.
Nearby places
Kirkhill Forest is just next door. It’s got a range of longer routes, and plenty of scope for a work out on foot, bike or horseback.
Countesswells and Foggieton, two other forests on the outskirts of Aberdeen, have trails just right for a stroll with your dog.
Pitfichie, about half an hour’s drive away, offers challenging cross country mountain bike routes on forest tracks.
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